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Chief Engineer – NC

Our client, a geotechnical ground improvement solutions company, is looking for a Chief Engineer.

The Chief Engineer serves as the company's highest-level and most senior technical advisor and expert, providing expert guidance, proactive mentorship, and strategic insight across all geotechnical engineering activities. Ideally based out the Greater Charlotte, NC area.

Responsibilities:

Provide Leadership Team level support and mentorship to engineering and technical leaders and resources across the organization
Collaborate with engineering teams to establish, oversee and refine engineering strategy, standards, and technical governance
Serve as high level technical authority on complex geotechnical designs, methodologies, and construction approaches
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with engineering practices across all regions and projects
Lead technical risk assessment and mitigation for complex or high-profile projects
Support innovation, continuous improvement, and advancement of geotechnical systems, tools, and methodologies

Education, qualifications and requirements:

15+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, geotechnical construction, or closely related engineering disciplines
10+ years of leadership experience, including management of senior engineers, technical teams, or engineering functions
Deep technical expertise in ground improvement, foundation systems, and geotechnical design and construction practices
Demonstrated ability to lead engineering organizations through growth, complexity, and change
Strong judgment in technical decision-making and risk management
Professional Engineer
Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Success Characteristics:

Strong people skills and ability to become a trusted business advisor with key decision-makers. Demonstrated ability to develop opportunities and specifications for a value-added product and system.
Successful prioritization, coordination, and matrix management skills. Self-directed and initiative-taking. Strong sense of urgency.
Ability to blend strong engineering & technical skills with practical business intuition
Active in industry associations

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